Diwali Speaking Lessons

A ready-to-teach speaking lesson that finally gets students talking — for real.

Tired of “dead-fish discussions” where only two students speak and everyone else just… breathes loudly?

Same.

That’s why Festivals & Culture — Speaking Cards exists.

This resource gives you everything you need for a 45–50 min conversation lesson that mirrors the structure of the Swedish National Test (NP). No chaos. No blank stares. No “can we write instead?”

Inside, you’ll find:

• ✅ 5 Green Strategy Cards — sentence starters that level up fluency
• ✅ 10 Yellow Opinion Cards — debate questions on culture, values, and celebrations
• ✅ Lesson Overview — step-by-step instructions (students can follow on their own)
• ✅ Peer Feedback Checklist — because feedback fuels growth, not grades

Why it works

These cards shift students from flat answers (“Yes… because… idk.”)

to authentic conversations:

“I see your point, but…”

“For example, in my family…”

“Sorry, what do you mean?”

Suddenly they’re not performing English.

They’re using it.

Students build:

• 🗣️ Fluency
• 💡 Confidence
• 🔥 Real communication

All while exploring big ideas like traditions, identity, community, and cultural understanding.

What teachers love

“My quietest students spoke for four minutes straight. I just stood there in shock.”

— Annie Westerberg, teacher year 9

Perfect for:

• NP speaking prep
• Warm-ups
• Sub plans
• Those “I need something meaningful right now” lessons